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Johnny Wilson

Johnny Wilson is credited on 597 releases across 188 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1957–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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597

Pressings credited

188

Albums

8

Decades active

151

In collections

Biography

Johnny Wilson was born Giovanni Francesco Panica on March 23, 1893 in Harlem, New York City. He was a professional boxer who fought from 1911 until 1926. The highlight of Wilson's career came when he captured the world middleweight championship by defeating Mike O'Dowd by decision over 12 rounds on May 6, 1920. Wilson held the crown until he was outpointed over 15 rounds by the all-time great Harry Greb. After retiring from the ring, Wilson was involved in the ownership/management of several successful nightclubs in New York and Boston. Wilson died on December 8, 1985.

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Credited work

597 releases · 188 albums · active 1957–2025

  • Performance · 609
  • Other credits · 17
  • Production · 3

Studios: Monument Recording Studio · Sun Studios · RCA Victor Studios, Nashville · Woodland Studios

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